| Hometown | Emory, Texas |
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| Age | 42 |
| Former Occupation | Odd jobs after high school |
| Height | 5' 10'' |
| Weight | 135 lbs. |
| Injuries | Arthritis (left hand) |
| Years Pro | 21 |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 40 (6) As of 8/29/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.88 million As of 8/29/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 87 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 61 (243 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 16 - Sabine River, 3/14/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 4 - Oneida Lake, 8/23/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
61 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 44 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 96 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 8 (1) As of 8/29/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 7 (0) As of 8/29/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | Bassmaster Classic champion (2004) |
| Angling Hero | "I have too many heroes. I can't pick one. All the big-name guys are my heroes. I dreamed about them when I was in Japan." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Fork (TX) - "It's where I learned how to fish lipless crankbaits in the spring, sight-fishing and deep structure there." |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Fork (TX) - "It has so many big fish and so much different structure. It's a great lake to learn in." |
| Least Favorite Lake | "I can't say that I have a least-favorite. If I don't catch fish somewhere, I have to learn how to catch them there." |
| Favorite Technique | Power-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Mental toughness |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Ability to adjust on the water |
| Biggest Weakness | Consistency |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Team | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | Daiwa, Lucky Craft, Yamamoto, Gamakatsu, Sunline |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Custom Motorcoach |
| Favorite Food | Sushi and any Japanese food |
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| Favorite Music | Any house/techno/trance music |
| Favorite Book/Movie | F-1 Racing Magazine |
| Non-Angling Hero | Michael Schumacher - "He's the greatest driver in the history of Formula 1." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to go to IPI – IMG Performance Institute in Bradenton, Fla. I work with a fitness trainer and a nutritionist and mental conditioning and media training." |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love to do this. I love nature and being outside. I just love to go out in nature to experience the weather and find fish. And I want to be the best bass fisherman in the world." |
| Website | www.takahiroomori.com |
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*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
Biographical data last updated: 2/8/2013
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